**Greek Rice Imports Surge Amid Summer Demand**
**Greece’s rice imports rise as domestic production struggles to meet demand**
• Greek rice imports increased by 15% in June compared to the same period last year.
• The country imported over 20,000 metric tons of rice during this time frame.
• India remained Greece’s largest supplier of rice, accounting for more than half of total imports.
Greek rice imports continue to grow as domestic production struggles to meet summer demand. Higher temperatures and dry weather conditions have impacted local yields, prompting Greek consumers to seek alternative sources from abroad. The price of imported long-grain rice has stabilized in recent weeks, averaging around $380 per metric ton. Market analysts expect this trend to persist throughout the peak summer season, with Greece’s imports potentially reaching pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31,369,758 | 22,275,316 |
| 2021 | 18,496,818 | 15,829,133 |
| 2022 | 29,385,162 | 26,884,260 |
| 2023 | 27,101,694 | 27,076,032 |
| 2024 | 24,331,553 | 26,645,415 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 6,384,162 | 5,751,568 |
| Italy | 4,227,639 | 5,698,074 |
| Myanmar | 3,901,502 | 2,961,254 |
| India | 2,399,337 | 2,441,125 |
| Cambodia | 1,876,893 | 1,631,876 |
| Belgium | 1,397,049 | 3,144,477 |
| Spain | 1,205,724 | 1,137,128 |
| Bulgaria | 768,765 | 890,021 |
| Viet Nam | 443,989 | 522,626 |
| Thailand | 378,729 | 363,689 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | 7,894,501 | 4,892,837 |
| Pakistan | 6,082,903 | 6,603,227 |
| Cambodia | 3,311,696 | 2,091,584 |
| India | 2,439,703 | 2,427,941 |
| Italy | 2,428,344 | 3,519,754 |
| Belgium | 1,388,499 | 2,873,956 |
| Viet Nam | 834,122 | 832,262 |
| France | 462,395 | 528,078 |
| Spain | 447,672 | 558,939 |
| Bulgaria | 408,218 | 543,722 |
